Party time!

I've got so much catching up to do on this blog I can hardly stand it...but time is passing by, life is moving on, and this girl's got stuff-a-do!  A preview of what's planned for this weekend at our house...

Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got:

cakes to bake,

presents to wrap,

food to prepare,

kids to take care of,

a party to plan (no need to rush into things!!),

plumbing to fix (I kid you not!),

everything else a Mom does every.single.day.

Y'all have a great rest of the week!

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Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

This is not an outstanding portrait by any means, it's just a quick snapshot after church Sunday morning. Jacob got to stay with Papa and Nana Saturday night so he wasn't with us. Mizz Lia and I got to enjoy the morning together without big brother. (But, I did miss that little boy!)

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Another great meme brought to us by Carin at Forever In Blue Jeans. Every Thursday post a picture of you with a child, spouse, friend or even by yourself. If you are thinking this challenge is too hard, then this is exactly the challenge you need. Do you have thousands of pictures and you are in none of them? How is that good to your children or loved ones? It’s time you got in the picture, you’ll be glad you did!

Sidewalk Paint

One day the kids had a blast painting our sidewalk, and outside entry landing, and brick, and trees, and themselves, and, and, and...you get the idea.

Things started innocently enough...painting on the sidewalk its self...(only had one real paint brush so we had to improvise with a toothbrush for Lia)

...but the the sidewalk got a bit boring so they moved on the something a little more fun...painting themselves!

And yes, yes, Jacob dressed himself.  He did a great job getting his shorts on correctly don't you think! 

How about that sweet hug he's giving her...or is he strangling her??

She admires his masterpiece - just before she picks up both bowls of paint and runs off with them!

My kids...they make my heart smile even when it feels like it doesn't want to.

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In light of the events from the past couple of weeks, I decided to do things a little different this time.  I've received comfort from looking back at pictures taken during Jacob and Lia's first days.  These were taken the day each was born.  What sweet, sweet memories!